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- Addiction related care
- Mood and trauma
- Video sessions only
About Angela
LMHC in Massachusetts with 13 years of clinical experience, Angela Therrien focuses on addiction-related concerns alongside mood, trauma, and relationship issues. She offers video sessions only and draws on several therapy approaches to help people address substance use, depression, anxiety, and communication struggles.
Angela spent much of her early career working with opioid addiction and clients on medication-assisted treatment. She has also provided counseling in correctional settings. That background shapes a direct, interactive style that balances clear feedback with respectful listening.
She prefers straightforward conversation. Angela listens, paraphrases what she hears, and asks for clarity so both people understand the goals. She expects clients to take an active role, including completing assigned work between sessions.
Her clinical methods include cognitive behavioral therapy (CBT), dialectical behavior therapy (DBT), mindfulness approaches, motivational interviewing, and psychodynamic ideas. She mixes these methods to address substance use, co-occurring mood symptoms, trauma, and relationship concerns.
Angela is open about limits to her expertise and will discuss referrals if a client's needs fall outside her scope. She notes that therapy takes time and that progress depends on consistent effort and clear communication.
People coming to her can expect a focused, goal-oriented process that emphasizes practical skills, behavioral change, and discussion of past experiences where relevant.
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How Angela uses evidence-based approaches in video sessions
Angela uses cognitive behavioral therapy to identify unhelpful thoughts and change behaviors; CBT is practical work for anxiety, depression, and addiction-related patterns. She also uses dialectical behavior therapy skills to teach emotion regulation, distress tolerance, and improved interpersonal effectiveness for people who struggle with intense emotions or relationship conflict.Finding the right way to work is collaborative. Angela will talk with each person about their goals, try approaches that fit those goals, and adjust the plan based on what helps. She makes decisions together with the client rather than prescribing one method up front.
This practitioner offers video sessions only, so confirm the current scheduling and platform when you book. Video can make it easier to fit therapy into a workday, allow fuller face-to-face conversation, and support homework review or skill practice during the session. If a different approach or referral would better match a client's needs as therapy progresses, she will discuss next steps and options.
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Areas of expertise
Primary focus
Also works with
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Therapeutic approaches
Experience
13+ years
Listed in
Massachusetts
Languages
English
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Frequently asked questions
What issues does she address?
She works with stress, anxiety, addictions, relationship issues, trauma and abuse, depression, grief, and self-esteem concerns, plus related areas such as codependency and communication problems.
What is her therapeutic style?
Her style is direct and interactive. She listens, paraphrases, gives clear feedback, and assigns between-session work.
How much clinical experience does she have?
She has 13 years of experience, including extensive work with opioid addiction and clients on medication-assisted treatment.
What credentials and location are listed?
She is an MA LMHC practicing in Massachusetts.
Which languages are supported?
Sessions are offered in English.
Does she work with international clients?
She is not accepting international clients at this time.
How are sessions scheduled and what about cost?
Cost varies with location and sessions use a subscription that can be canceled at any time.
How do I begin a first session?
Select the See online therapy options button, complete a short matching questionnaire, and schedule a first session.
Online talk therapy is not emergency care. If you are in danger, use the urgent help numbers.